1. Business Registration
Responsible for ministerial business registration, processing, and maintaining records for public access.
Business Registration Division (BREG)
BREG oversees the registration of business entities and the regulation of the securities industry in Hawaii. We maintain the public business registry, process filings for corporations and LLCs, and enforce state laws to protect investors
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Essential Tools and Resources
All your key business resources in one place, including company filings, compliance information, name availability searches, fee details, and official document requests
Overview
Business Registration in Hawaii
In Hawaii, all business registrations are filed with the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Business Registration Division. Our business registration forms are simple to fill out and only require enough information to fulfill Hawaii’s statutory filing requirements. Many of our registration forms are available for filing online. Filing online can result in quicker review times and allows filers to check the status of their filings, view filing deadlines, purchase documents, and more.
For business registration assistance, please email
Who We Are
About Us
2. Business Action Center (BAC)
Provides one-stop assistance for state business and employer registrations and state taxpayer IDs.
3. Securities Regulation
The Office of the Securities Commissioner oversees securities and franchises in Hawaii through three branches
Securities Compliance Branch
Securities Enforcement Branch
Investor Education Program
Administrative and Office Services
We encourage you to explore our website for more information. Please contact us if you need assistance. we look forward to serving you.
Insurance Commissioner’s Message
Aloha and welcome to the Hawaiʻi Business Registration Division website. Our mission is to provide efficient, responsive service to the public and our business community. Whether you’re here for Business Registration, the Business Action Center, or Securities, we’re here to serve you
Ty Nohara
CommissionerLatest Updates
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Contact Us
For Business Registration filings, please use the following links for: business name search, to register a business, to file an annual report, to obtain a certificate of good standing, or to purchase other documents.
Filings via email, mail, and fax will be accepted, however, processing times may be delayed when filed through these methods.
Email document filings to [email protected]. Please include a brief memo containing your contact information and an email address with your filing. Approved and returned documents will be sent via email.
If you need assistance, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), email [email protected] or call 1-844-808-3222.
The DCCA will be open 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM (Hawaii Standard Time), Monday to Friday, except state holidays.
Mailing Address
- Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division P. O. Box 40 Honolulu, Hawaii 96810
Office Location
- Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Business Registration Division King Kalakaua Building 335 Merchant Street, Rm. 201 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Email Address
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